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BusinessEU expansion model to ‘turbo charge’ UK growth for M&A specialist

EU expansion model to ‘turbo charge’ UK growth for M&A specialist

Marktlink opens tenth office following record breaking year

Marktlink, the independent, fast-growing M&A firm, is preparing to replicate its success in mainland Europe in the UK by building a network of regional offices to deliver growth grounded in a deep understanding of regional markets.

The company which has its UK HQ in Manchester, has recently opened a new office in Hamburg as it continues its ambitious international expansion. The new location is the tenth office in the network and will further accelerate growth in Germany and beyond.

The announcement follows Marktlink’s most successful year to date, with a record 150 transactions and a new high of 185 employees. As a long-term target, the business hopes to reach the milestone of 250 employees. 

The firm plans to open further UK offices this year, following the launch of its Manchester HQ in March 2022. This will enable the business to service more entrepreneurs with support from advisers based in their area, equipped with detailed local knowledge and networks.

Jonny Parkinson, managing partner at Marktlink, said: “The business has had a record year and we’re determined to replicate the success seen in Germany here in the UK. The growth strategy set out for the EU is the same as ours and the regional office network will turbo charge our growth as we expand in the coming years into new regions and markets. Our aim is to have one additional office operating in the second half of the year with others to follow. 

“Having offices across Europe enables us to build personal relationships and support entrepreneurs in a number of countries to navigate the M&A market.”

Founded in 1996 in the Netherlands, Marktlink advises SMEs on mergers, acquisitions and succession planning, representing companies on the buy or sell side. With an original focus on the Benelux region, the company is now active in Germany, Scandinavia and the UK.

Fredrik Jonker, Partner at Marktlink, said: “From an economic perspective, Europe is a single market. Over the last 10 years, we have seen a steep increase in international cross-border transactions across Europe. It is now more important than ever to have an M&A advisor with eyes and ears on the ground as well as a large international network to identify activity in other markets. At the same time, of course, we need to speak the language of local business owners in order to best serve them in this international landscape. With our network of 10 offices combined with our local presence, we are always responsive to local entrepreneurs with international ambitions.”

Olivia McHugh
Olivia McHugh
Staff writer
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